Heavy Diesel Fitter – Otago Underground Mining (7/7)

OceanaGold Corporation; Macraes; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transport to work

Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance

Health & wellbeing allowance

Study assistance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Discounts on retail/services

Living Our Values program

Job summary

OceanaGold is seeking a Heavy Diesel Fitter for the Macraes Mine in East Otago, NZ. This residential role offers a 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shift pattern, with work largely in the surface workshop and some underground support.

You will maintain, repair and service mining machinery and plant, contributing to safe, reliable operations while living in Otago. The role suits hands-on technicians with onsite availability and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy mining machinery.
• Full, clean and current drivers licence, ability to drive manual vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of housekeeping at all facilities, equipment and company vehicles.
• Identify and report parts, materials and other resources required to complete allocated tasks.
• Record and report usage of all components, parts and other resources on work-order job cards.
• Attend and repair breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary plant.
• Contractor management/ monitoring during shutdowns and major repairs.
• Routine maintenance and inspection of the mining fleet and ancillary plant.
• Daily servicing (refueling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Manual driving

Education

National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering - Plant & Equipment Level 4/5

Job description

OceanaGold is seeking a Heavy Diesel Fitter for the Macraes Mine in East Otago, NZ. This residential role offers a 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shift pattern, with work largely in the surface workshop and some underground support.

You will maintain, repair and service mining machinery and plant, contributing to safe, reliable operations while living in Otago. The role suits hands-on technicians with onsite availability and a proactive approach.